Designer Jobs in Solingen

Note: This is an unpaid internship opportunity / project for your portfolio!

Who We Are

We are Tim and Leon – two young founders working with passion and full commitment on the future of pet nutrition. Our goal: to take transparency, quality, and sustainability in pet food to a new level and build Tim&Leon into a brand that pet owners can trust.

We are currently in the early founding phase – which means we’re preparing to launch our very first product: a dog snack made with an innovative protein source. Right now, we’re looking for a creative and detail-oriented Graphic / Product Designer to join our growing team. If you love turning ideas into visuals, thrive on bringing products to life through design, and want to shape how people experience a brand, this could be your next adventure.

Who We’re Looking For

Are you motivated, eager to build something alongside your studies, and looking to gain real start-up experience? Perfect! Prior experience isn’t required – what matters most is that you bring a hands-on mentality, initiative, and drive.

The role starts at around 10 hours per week. Since we are still at a very early stage, we unfortunately cannot offer payment at this point. However, you’ll have the chance to gain valuable experience, contribute your own ideas, put them into action, and play a meaningful role in shaping our company!

Insta: @tim_und_leon

TikTok: @timundleon

Tasks

• Design packaging, labels, and product visuals that stand out on shelves and online.
• Develop brand-aligned graphics for campaigns, social media, and marketing materials.
• Collaborate closely with the founders to create consistent brand experiences.
• Contribute creative ideas for product innovation and visual storytelling.
• Ensure that all designs are user-friendly, engaging, and impactful.

Requirements

• Experience with packaging / product design and understanding of print production is a plus.
• A strong portfolio that shows creativity, attention to detail, and versatility.
• Ability to work independently.
• Pet lover
• Based in Berlin would be nice but not neccessary

Benefits

Why You Should Join

Yes, we can’t offer payment at the moment – but you’ll get something even more valuable:

✅ An extremely steep learning curve: Gain deep insights into building a brand and learn how social media works for start-ups.

✅ Creative freedom: Your ideas matter – you’ll have the chance to be creative and shape our social media game.

✅ Founding experience: See first-hand what it’s like to build a start-up from day 0.

✅ Long-term involvement: With long-term commitment, equity options are possible.

✅ Maximum flexibility: Work from anywhere with full control over your schedule.

We’re very flexible – if you have a specific interest or passion you’d like to bring into a start-up, we’ll find a way to get you involved exactly where it excites you most!

Feel free to drop us a message with a quick intro to yourself and your motivation + skills or upload your CV. :)

We’re challenging the pet food industry by focusing on high-quality, nutrient-dense recipes and a focus on transparency in our products. We aim to empower pet owners through clear labeling and straightforward guidance, ensuring pets receive the nutrition they need. At Tim&Leon we collaborate with nutritionists, veterinarians and dog breeders to ensure high quality in our products.